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Council Meeting Minutes
MARCH 5, 2012
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Woo led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Deputy Chief, M. Berney
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Recreation Services Manager, S. Meredith
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring an interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 4 and Item #42 of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Neal announced that he attended the following events:
“A River Runs Through Us” fundraising event on March 2, 2012
The Bowmanville Kinsmen Club’s Hawaiian Pig Roast on March 3, 2012 at the
Newcastle Community Hall
Bev Oda’s4th Annual International Women’s Day Tea
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Councillor Novak announced that she attended the following events:
A luncheon reception for the new Consul General, People’s Republic of China
“A River Runs Through Us” fundraising event on March 2, 2012
Bev Oda’s4th Annual International Women’s Day Tea
Councillor Traill advised that she attended the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club’s Hawaiian
Pig Roast on March 3, 2012 at the Newcastle Community Hall
Councillor Woo announced that he attended the following events:
A luncheon reception for Fang Li, Consul General, People’s Republic of China.
Councillor Woo stated that this was Mr. Li’s first trip outside of Toronto to
Durham Region
The Bowmanville Kinsmen Club’s Hawaiian Pig Roast on March 3, 2012 at the
Newcastle Community Hall
Epilepsy Durham Region – SuperDog Central Show on Sunday, March 4, 2012
Councillor Woo also advised of the grand opening of Wind Mobile in Bowmanville
tomorrow.
Councillor Hooper extended congratulations to the organizers of the “A River Runs
Through Us” Gala for their successful fundraising event held on March 2, 2012 and to
the Clarington Junior “C” Hockey team who have advanced to the next level playing
for the Central Ontario Junior League Championship.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
The Clarington Older Adult Association will be hosting their Annual St. Patrick’s
Day Luncheon on March 13, 2012
Angela Tibbles is the new Chairwoman of the Clarington Heritage Committee
He also attended Bev Oda’s4th Annual International Women’s Day Tea
Mayor Foster announced the following:
The grand opening of Wind Mobile at 210 King Street East in Bowmanville
tomorrow at 3:00 p.m.
Ontario Power Generation will proceed with the refurbishment of four reactors.
He will send a letter to the Minister expressing Council’s delight on the firm
decision of nuclear refurbishment going forward
He expressed appreciation to Inspector Chris Ostler, Durham Regional Police
Services, who is moving on. He looks forward to working with Rolf Kluem, the
new Inspector
He attended a breakfast and roundtable meeting on “The Big Move” the Role of
Metrolinx and will be working closely with staff and the Mayor’s Office in
Oshawa to move it forward
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He advised of the success of “A River Runs Through Us” fundraising event,
noting the organizers’ goal for the dinner was $30,000 and they raised $85,000,
as well, a grant from the Trillium Foundation in the amount of $150,000 was
announced
Tomorrow evening between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., the Bowmanville Kinsmen
Club will be hosting Mayor Foster and Mayor Henry from Oshawa at Maddy’s
Pub
On March 9, 2012, the Driftwood Theatre will be on stage at the Trafalgar
Castle in Whitby
Resolution #C-080-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held February 13, 2012, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
There were no Delegations scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-081-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved,
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
February 9, 2012
I - 2 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated
January 13, 2012
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 22, 2012
I - 4 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 21, 2012
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I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
the Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs, advising that on February 15, 2012, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the Golden Horseshoe Agriculture & Agri-
Food Strategy, Food & Farming: An Action Plan 2021:
“a) THAT the Golden Horseshoe Agriculture & Agri-Food Strategy, Food &
Farming: An Action Plan 2021 Report, presented in Attachment 1 to
Report #2012-P-7 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic
Development, be endorsed;
b) THAT the Region of Durham support the formation of a Golden
Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2012-P-7 be circulated to the area
municipalities and Conservation Authorities within the Region of
Durham, the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the GTA Regional Municipalities, the
Regional Municipality of Niagara, Cities of Hamilton and Toronto, the
Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Durham Federation of
Agriculture, for information.”
I - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
Dave Risebrough, Chair, Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee,
advising that on February 15, 2012, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
(DAAC) Terms of Reference, 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Workplan:
“a) THAT Report #2012-P-8 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received as the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee’s 2011 annual report;
b) THAT the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee, be approved, as outlined in
Attachment 1 to Report #2012-P-8;
c) THAT the 2012 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee Workplan, as
outlined in Attachment 2 to Report #2012-P-8, be approved; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2012-P-8 be forwarded to the Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Durham Federation of Agriculture,
the GTA Agricultural Action Committee, and the area municipalities.”
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I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
Karen McDonald, Chair, Durham Environmental Advisory Committee,
advising that on February 15, 2012, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee (DEAC) Terms of Reference, 2011 Annual Report and 2012
Workplan:
“a) THAT Report #2012-P-9 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received as the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee’s 2011 annual report;
b) THAT the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee, be approved, as outlined in
Attachment 1 to Report #2012-P-9;
c) THAT the 2012 Durham Environmental Advisory Committee Workplan,
as outlined in Attachment 2 to Report #2012-P-9, be approved; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2012-P-9 be forwarded to the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee and the area municipalities.”
I - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
Terry Clayton, Chair, Durham Trail Coordinating Committee, advising that
on February 15, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Durham Trail Co-Ordinating Committee (DTCC) 2011 Annual
Report and 2012 Workplan:
“a) THAT Report #2012-P-10 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received as the Durham Trail Co-ordinating
Committee’s 2011 annual report;
b) THAT the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Durham Trail Co-
ordinating Committee, be approved, as outlined in Attachment 1 to
Report #2012-P-10;
c) THAT the 2012 Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Workplan, as
outlined in Attachment 2 to Report #2012-P-10, be approved; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2012-P-10 be forwarded to the Durham Trail
Co-ordinating Committee and the area municipalities.”
I - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on February 15, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Revised Energy from Waste – Waste Management
Advisory Committee Terms of Reference:
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“a) THAT the revised Terms of Reference for the Energy from Waste –
Waste Management Advisory Committee be approved; and
b) THAT a copy of Report No. 2012-WR-1 of the Commissioner of Works
and the revised Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory
Committee Terms of Reference be forwarded to the Municipality of
Clarington.”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D –9 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-082-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1, D - 2, D - 3 and D - 5 be approved as per the
Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Derrick Mckay, Race Director, Courtice Kids Multisport Series, advising of
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the 6 Annual “Courtice Kids of Steel Triathlon” to be held on Sunday,
August 19, 2012, and requesting permission to close Nash Road from
8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The organizer has advised that appropriate
insurance is in place and road closure permits for Courtice Road will be
obtained.
(Approved provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 2 Donna McAllister, President, PFLAG Canada, Durham Region requesting
May 17, 2012, be proclaimed “International Day Against
Homophobia/Transphobia” to send a message of tolerance, openness
and hope and to combat homophobia and discrimination based on sexual
orientation; and, requesting permission to fly the Rainbow Flag on one of
the Municipality’s flagpoles.
(Proclaimed and approval granted for the
flying of the Rainbow Flag)
D - 3 Donald George Duthie, Maj. (ret), Committee Chairman, 172 Clarington
Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, requesting permission to hold
Spring Tagging days from Thursday, May 3 to Sunday, May 6, 2012.
(Tag Days approved for May 3 to May 6,
2012)
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D - 5 Jisha Jacob, Branch Council, Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham,
requesting that the month of March be proclaimed “Red Cross Month” to
increase public awareness and gain support for Red Cross programs and
services; and, requesting that the Red Cross flag be flown during the
month of March on a Clarington flag post.
(Proclaimed and approval granted for the
flying of the Red Cross flag)
D - 4 Garth Gilpin, Secretary Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre, requesting the closure of King Street from Scugog
Street to George Street (except for Christmas Moonlight Magic),
Temperance Street from Church Street to the hole in the wall, Division
Street from the Municipal Parking lot entrance to the Royal Bank parking
lot and the 20 King Street East parking lot for the following 2012 events:
Maple Festival and Friday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m.
All That Jazz (Temperance Street from King
Street to Church Street) and as
above from 8:00 p.m. until Saturday,
May 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Summerfest Friday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m.
(Temperance Street from King Street to
Church Street) and as above on
Saturday, June 23 from 5:00 a.m. until
7:00 p.m. The parking lot to be closed
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on June 23 only.
August Moonlight Madness Friday, August 10, from 5:00 p.m.
until August 11 at 12:30 a.m.,
as above.
Apple Festival and Craft Sale Friday, October 12 (Temperance
Street from King Street to the hole
in the wall at 7:00 p.m.,
Temperance Street from King
Street to Church Street at
8:00 p.m.) and as above from 8:00 p.m.
until Saturday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m.;
and,
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Christmas Moonlight Magic Friday, December 7 (Temperance
Street from King Street to Church
Street at 4:30 p.m.) and as above
from 5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (King
Street from Scugog Street to George
Street and the parking lot will remain
open during this event this year.)
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
Item D - 4 as he owns property in downtown Bowmanville, and left the Council
Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Resolution #C-083-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the request for road closures from the Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre for 2012 events be approved provided the organizers apply for and
obtain a road occupancy permit from the Engineering Services Department.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
D - 9 W. D. Manson, WDM Consultants, Project Manager, Land Development,
Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario Limited, developers of
Subdivision 18T-92014, north of Nash Road in the Hancock
Neighbourhood, forwarding correspondence with respect to Item 2 of
Report #1 – Ms. Racansky’s Municipal Water Service Connection,
highlighting provisions of an executed Subdivision Agreement outlining
the obligations of Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario
Limited regarding rectifying any well water supply interferences caused by
their development activities; advising of the conclusions of a Well
Monitoring Report carried out by Golder Associates in 2008 which
indicated that the water shortage on the Racansky property could not be
reasonably attributed to construction activities; indicating that he is
unaware of any hydrogeological report prepared by a suitably competent
and accredited professional which disputes Golder’s conclusions; and,
respectfully requesting that Council defeat GPA Resolution #113-12.
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Resolution #C-084-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT W. D. Manson, WDM Consultants, Project Manager, Land Development,
Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario Limited be advised of actions
taken with respect to Item 2 of Report #1.
“CARRIED”
D - 6 Rai Scimone, Co-Ordinator, Cosmic Campout Music Festival, advising he
is organizing an event to benefit both org4peace, a non-profit organization
that assists orphaned children in Nepal and Clarington tourism to be held
at 3388 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, on May 18, 19 and 20, 2012;
indicating that the festival will showcase local musicians and feature an
artisans village where local artists can display and sell their works;
indicating that he has contacted Regional and Municipal staff to obtain
necessary permits and insurance; advising that neighbours will be notified
of the event; and, requesting that the Municipality grant an exemption to
Clarington’s noise by-law to help make the festival a success and benefit
local business and the community.
Resolution #C-085-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the request from Rai Scimone, Co-Ordinator, Cosmic Campout Music
Festival, for an exemption to Clarington’s noise by-law be referred to staff.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Toni Ellis, President, Ontario Urban Forest Council, forwarding
correspondence to raise awareness of the environmental and economic
fallout of the Emerald Ash Borer, an imported pest that has killed tens of
thousands of ash trees; advising that currently, neither the Federal nor
Provincial Governments are providing sufficient financial/management
support to municipalities for the implementation of any part of an EAB
program; and, forwarding the following resolution calling for a Federal and
Provincial Role in Urban Forestry:
“WHEREAS over 80% of Canadians now live in urban areas and have
come to rely on the environmental, ecological and economic benefits of
urban forests;
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AND WHEREAS the health of Canadians is sustained by their urban
forests which provide services through improving air quality, cooling city
streets and buildings, acting as a windbreak, shading from harmful UV
rays, and filtering storm water, as well as beautifying our communities;
AND WHEREAS neither the federal nor provincial governments currently
include urban forestry in their mandates except in a limited role with
respect to exotic, invasive pests;
AND WHEREAS the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has not been
able to stop the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer throughout Ontario and
Quebec;
AND WHEREAS the Emerald Ash Borer is expected to cost Canadians
over $2 Billion dollars in treatment and replanting;
AND WHEREAS Canadian forestry programs and research are solely
focused on industrial forests and do not at present include urban tree
planting, appropriate species research, and insect control and
management;
AND WHEREAS other jurisdictions such as the United States Forest
Service and the European Urban Forestry Research and Information
Centre include urban forestry as a program and research area;
AND WHEREAS Canada engages municipalities in a number of
substantial infrastructure programs;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington calls
on the Federal and Provincial governments to take leadership roles in
recognizing the need to support urban forestry, by establishing urban
forestry mandates and programs which includes funding assistance to
municipalities for the control and management of the Emerald Ash Borer -
and any future significant imported diseases and insects - as well as the
creation and funding of programs designed to support the on-going
sustainable management of urban forests.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all municipalities across Ontario be
encouraged to endorse this proclamation and that this resolution be
distributed to The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-
Food; The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources; The
Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and
Communities; The Honorable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance; Local
Federal Member of Parliament Bev Oda, Honourable Michael Gravelle,
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Minister of Natural Resources; Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing; Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of
Finance; Local Provincial Member of the Ontario Legislature John
O’Toole, Tim Hudak, MPP, Leader of Progressive Conservative Party of
Ontario and the Opposition Party; Andrea Horvath, MPP, Leader of the
New Democratic Party of Ontario; Association of Municipalities of Ontario;
and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Resolution #C-086-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Ontario Urban Forest Council calling for a Federal and
Provincial Role in Urban Forestry be endorsed, in principle.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 Donna Lepard expressing concern with the noise from the racetrack at
Mosport and requesting that Council re-instate the curfew prohibiting
racing prior to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Resolution #C-087-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the request from Donna Lepard for re-instatement of the curfew prohibiting
racing at Mosport prior to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, be referred to staff for a report
back to the next General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 27,
2012.
Resolution #C-088-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 27,
2012 be approved, with the exception of Items # 1(c), #2, #40, #42, #45, #46 and #47.
“CARRIED”
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Item #1(c)
Resolution #C-089-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report OPD-001-12 – 2011 Winter Report be received for information; and
THAT Council and staff have a Rural Roads Spring tour in order to view first-hand the
deterioration of rural roads.
“CARRIED”
Item #2
Resolution #C-090-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Ms. Racansky’s request for the Municipality to ask the Developer to pay for the
private property work on her property necessary to connect the property to the
municipal water service be denied.
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Mayor Foster √
Item #40
Resolution #C-091-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report CLD-008-12 be received; and
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THAT the Procedural By-law be amended in section 4.9.1 to provide that should a
Council or Committee meeting, regular or special, still be in session at 11:00 p.m., the
meeting will reconvene the following Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING”
(See following motions)
Councillor Neal rose on a Point of Order stating that Councillor Novak’s comments did
not address the date and time.
Mayor Foster ruled that Councillor Novak’s comments were germane to the motion.
Councillor Neal immediately appealed the ruling of the Chair.
The Question “will the ruling of the Chair be sustained?” was put to a vote. The ruling
of the Chair was sustained.
Resolution #C-092-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-091-12 be amended to change the time of
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Mayor Foster √
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Resolution #C-093-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-091-12 be amended to change the time of
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“MOTION CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Mayor Foster √
The foregoing Resolution #C-091-12 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #42 of Report #1 as
he owns property in downtown Bowmanville and left the Council Chambers during
discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #42
Resolution #C-094-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report FND-005-12 be received;
THAT the 2012 Budget submission from the Board of Management for the
Bowmanville Business Improvement Area be approved; and
THAT the Board of Management for Bowmanville BIA be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper returned to meeting.
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Item #45
Resolution #C-095-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
WHEREAS the Clarington Planning Services Department will be holding public
meetings in rural Clarington as part of the Municipality’s “Public Engagement Strategy”
component of the Official Plan Review to gather feedback for the Natural Heritage
Systems and the Rural Countryside Discussion Papers;
WHEREAS it is time to address the needs of rural landowners, including both farmers
and rural property owners, by amending Clarington’s Zoning By-law to allow for
greater flexibility that reflects the modern reality that many agriculturally and rurally
based operations in Clarington now include various secondary uses;
WHEREAS a “Zoning amendment to cover rural areas” has already been identified as
an objective in Part II, “Planning for the Countryside” component of the Official Plan
Review process in order to conform with Amendment 114 to the Region of Durham
Official Plan, the Greenbelt Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005;
AND WHEREAS promoting efficient government resource management is a desirable
policy objective;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clarington Planning Services
Department expand the scope of the public consultation process that will be taking
place as part of the Official Plan Review to collect additional feedback relevant to
updating the Zoning By-law for the rural areas of the Municipality to allow greater
flexibility for potential secondary uses to agriculture and non-agricultural uses;
THAT an updating of the Zoning By-law for the rural areas of the Municipality to allow
greater flexibility for potential secondary uses to agriculture and non-agricultural uses
be commenced by the Clarington Planning Services Department no later than
January, 2013; and
THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee be invited to provide input and collaborate
with the Planning Services Department through the entire process of updating the
Zoning By-law for the rural Clarington areas to allow for secondary uses to agriculture
and non-agricultural uses.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING”
(See following motion)
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Resolution #C-096-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-095-12 be amended by replacing the word “allow”
with the word “consider” in Paragraphs 2, 6 and 7 and by replacing the word “allow”
with the word “examine” in Paragraph 5.
“CARRIEDON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Mayor Foster √
The foregoing Resolution #C-095-12 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Mayor Foster √
Resolution #C-097-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
“CARRIED”
The meeting reconvened at 8:54 p.m.
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Item #46
Resolution #C-098-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
WHEREAS there have recently been several tragic events where workers have died
or suffered serious injury in the workplace;
WHEREAS in 1991, an Act Respecting a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or
Injured in the Workplace passed through all stages of the House of Commons and the
Senate and received Royal Assent on February 1, 1991;
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WHEREAS the Act proclaims April 28 of each year as a National Day of Mourning;
and the Day of Mourning is also officially recognized in many countries through the
world;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington join in
paying respect to those working people who have died at the workplace, or suffered
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injuries on the job, by proclaiming Saturday, April 28 as a “Day of Mourning”;
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THAT the flags be lowered on April 28 in honour and remembrance of those killed in
the workplace; and,
THAT a ceremony be held by the cenotaph at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
“CARRIED”
Item #47
Resolution #C-099-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS the Ontario Federation of Agriculture which is Ontario’s largest farm
organization has asked Premier McGuinty and the Provincial government to suspend
the building of Industrial Wind Turbines across the province as of
January 20, 2012;
WHEREAS dozens of municipalities across this province have repeatedly asked for a
moratorium on the construction of Industrial Wind Turbines until questions such as
health concerns of people living in proximity to the Industrial Wind Turbines, proper
setbacks of Industrial Wind Turbines, devaluation of neighbouring properties,
decimation of the rural landscape, and destruction of wildlife habitats are properly
studied and addressed;
WHEREAS many of these municipalities have asked for the province to hand back the
planning authority of Industrial Wind Turbines, but to no avail; and
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WHEREAS the Ontario Auditor General has even tried to explain to this government
the serious errors being made under the Green Energy Act with regards to more jobs
being lost than created, the consumer and taxpayer subsidizing the Industrial Wind
Turbine projects to create huge profits for large off-shore companies while making
electricity very expensive for the citizens of this province, of the implications of
decommissioning Industrial Wind Turbines twenty years from now;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington, along
with all other municipalities across this province who share these concerns regarding
the damaging and devastating repercussions within our communities, hereby request
that the Premier invoke an immediate moratorium of one year, with yearly extensions
as required on the construction of Industrial Wind Turbines within the Province of
Ontario until the concerns noted above are properly studied and addressed; and
FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to AMO, to all municipalities in the
Province of Ontario, Premier McGuinty, Local Members of Provincial Parliament, the
Minister of Energy and the Minister of Environment.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-100-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2012-013 to 2012-016
2012-013 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Halloway
Holdings Ltd.)
2012-014 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1804603
Ontario Inc.)
2012-015 Being a by-law to stop-up and close and to authorize the sale of part of
a road allowance
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2012-016 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2011-016, a by-law to govern the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, its General
Purpose and Administration Committee and Special Committees; and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
“CARRIED”
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
Councillor Hooper stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting, refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law, and left the Council Chambers during discussion and
voting on this matter.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-101-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2012-017, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
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on the 5 day of March, 2012; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-101-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:58 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR LERK